Medical assistant schools in New Jersey
We found 30 schools offering medical assistant training in New Jersey, with campuses in Cherry Hill, Toms River, Jersey City, and Eatontown and more. Medical assistants in New Jersey earn a median $47,210 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 30
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in NJ
- $47,210
- Cities with schools
- 17
Medical assistant schools by city
- Newark (38 within 30 mi)
- Jersey City (39 within 30 mi)
- Paterson (34 within 30 mi)
- Trenton (13 within 30 mi)
- East Orange (36 within 30 mi)
- Vineland (3 within 30 mi)
- New Brunswick (22 within 30 mi)
- Hackensack (35 within 30 mi)
- Fort Lee (36 within 30 mi)
- Long Branch (11 within 30 mi)
- Princeton (8 within 30 mi)
- Bridgeton (4 within 30 mi)
- Newton (3 within 30 mi)
- Washington (6 within 30 mi)
- Toms River (4 within 30 mi)
- Sewell (12 within 30 mi)
- Branchburg (12 within 30 mi)
What medical assistants earn in New Jersey
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in New JerseyHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $47,210
- $22.70 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,010–$58,070
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NJ
- 20,330
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +12.9%
- 109,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant schools are in New Jersey?
We list 30 schools in New Jersey with medical assistant programs: 7 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 22 private career schools. Campuses are in Cherry Hill, Toms River, Jersey City, Eatontown, and Piscataway.
Are there community college medical assistant programs in New Jersey?
Yes. 7 public colleges in New Jersey offer medical assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does medical assistant school cost in New Jersey?
Among the 28 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,726 to $41,121. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do medical assistants make in New Jersey?
The median pay for medical assistants in New Jersey is $47,210 a year, and most earn between $37,010 and $58,070, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in New Jersey?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Medical assistant schools in other states
- California (152)
- Texas (71)
- Florida (61)
- Ohio (57)
- North Carolina (46)
- Michigan (45)
- Illinois (39)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Georgia (34)
- Louisiana (34)
- New York (32)
- Arizona (27)
- Washington (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Colorado (22)
- Kentucky (21)